Johnny Olszewski, Washington fullback, vaults across the line for a first-quarter touchdown against the Chicago Cardinals, Nov. 9, 1958, Washington, D.C. He is headed right for Bobby Gordon (47), Cardinal back. Dick Lane of the Cards is at left. Olszewski scored from one yard out.

Bobby Mitchell, flanker back for the Washington, makes a leaping catch on the goal line of a 38 yard pass from quarterback Norman Snead in the October 14, 1962 game in St. Louis against the Cardinals. Mitchell tumbled into the end zone on the play for a touchdown. Norman Beal is the Cardinal defender. The National Football League contest ended in a 17-17 tie.

St. Louis Cardinal end Dave Williams (80) leaps high for a J.M. Hart pass in the third quarter against Washington, Nov. 5, 1967, Washington, D.C. He could not hold the ball and it was ruled incomplete. Washington cornerback Jim Shorter is bringing him down. Washington linebacker Sid Williams (67) is in background. The Cardinals won 27-21.

St. Louis Cardinals MacArthur Lane (36) leaps over center in an attempt to get the 1 yard for a first down during the first quarter game on Sept. 27, 1970 at St. Louis. Lane came up about 3 inches short of the first down but a quarterback sneak by Cardinals Jim Hart made it on the next play. Washington Mike Bass moves in to make the stop on Lane.

Washington Larry Brown (43) goes around right end of the St. Louis Cardinal to score during the first quarter of Sept. 27, 1970 game at St. Louis. Brown manages to get away from Cardinals Larry Wilson (8) as he scores.

Washington running back John Riggins is followed into the end zone by St. Louis Cardinals Lee Nelson (38) and Charlie Baker (52) during the first quarter of their game in St. Louis, Oct. 9, 1983. Riggins touchdown run was for 17 yards.

Washington wide receiver Art Monk (81) just after he caught his 102nd pass of the season, Dec. 17, 1984. Monk set a new NFL record for receptions, during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at RFK Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals wide receiver Danny Pittman (85) runs upfield during an NFL game against Washington in St. Louis on October 21, 1984. The Cardinals defeated Washington 26-24.

St. Louis Cardinals wide receiver Pat Tilley (83) catches a pass during an NFL game against Washington in St. Louis on October 21, 1984. The Cardinals defeated Washington 26-24.

St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Neil Lomax, 15, is chased by Washington Dexter Manley, 72, during NFL action at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington on Monday, Oct. 7, 1985.

Washington defensive end Dexter Manley (72) takes on St. Louis Cardinals tackle Luis Sharpe (67) during an NFL game in Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1986. Washington defeated the Cardinals 28-21.

St. Louis Cardinals tight end Doug Mash (80) runs away from Washington linebacker Neil Olkewicz (52) on a 17-yard reception during an NFL game in Washington, D.C., on October 19, 1986. Washington defeated the Cardinals 28-21.

St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Cliff Stoudt (18) throws a pass while being pressured by Washington defensive end Steve Hamilton (64) during an NFL game in Washington, D.C., on October 19, 1986. Washington defeated the Cardinals 28-21.

St. Louis Cardinals kicker John Lee (10) kicks a field goal during an NFL game against Washington in Washington, D.C., on October 19, 1986. Washington defeated the Cardinals 28-21.

Washington defensive end Dexter Manley (72) grabs the face mask of Phoenix Cardinals offensive lineman Luis Sharpe (67) during the NFL football game against the Phoenix Cardinals on Sept. 25, 1988 in Phoenix. The Cardinals won the game 30-21.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Boomer Esiason (7) rests during an NFL game against Washington, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 in Tempe. The Cardinals won the game, 27 to 26.

Washington Brian Mitchell runs with a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Tempe, Arizona. Washington won 38-28.

Washington quarterback Gus Frerotte throws a pass over the arms of Arizona Cardinals left end Michael Bankston (63) during the fourth quarter at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997. Washington won in overtime 19-13.

Washington wide receiver Michael Westbrook (82) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at RFK Stadium on November 22,1998 in Washington,D.C. The Cardinals won 45-42.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer (16) dives across the goal line in the first quarter for the first of his three touchdowns on the day against Washington at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998. The Cardinals won 45-42.

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Mark Smith (93) is seen in action during an NFL game against Washington Nov. 5, 2000, in Tempe, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals' Aeneas Williams (35) eludes Stephen Alexander after recovering a fumble by Stephen Davis in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Tempe, Ariz. Williams ran 103 yards for the touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Andre Wadsworth (90) is seen in action during an NFL game against Washington Nov. 5, 2000, in Tempe, Ariz.

Washington running back Stephen Davis, right, gains yardage as Arizona Cardinals' Pat Tillman defends during the second quarter in this Dec. 9, 2001 photo, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

Chike Okeafor #56 of the Arizona Cardinals is blocked by Jon Jansen #76 of Washington at FedEx Field September 21 in Landover, Maryland. Washington won 24-17.

Jason Campbell #17 of Washington scrambles for yardage against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field September 21 in Landover, Maryland. Washington won 24-17.

Arizona Cardinals Kurt Warner (13) during a game against Washington on October 21, 2007 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Washington beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-19.

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by Washington's LaRon Landry (30) and Chris Horton (48) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 in Landover, Md. Washington won 24-17.

Arizona Cardinals' Edgerrin James (32) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Washington's Reed Doughty (37) and Rocky McIntosh (52) during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 in Landover, Md. Washington recovered the ball.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) looks down the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against Washington in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

Arizona Cardinals' Adrian Wilson goes for the pass intended for Washington Santana Moss during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The pass was incomplete.

Washington wide receiver Santana Moss, right, chats with Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson before an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jeff King spikes the ball in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against Washington in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) eludes the pressure of Washington inside linebacker Will Compton (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington free safety E.J. Biggers (30) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) escapes the reach of Washington defensive back Trenton Robinson (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) lines up against Washington center Spencer Long (61) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Kevin Minter (51) sacks Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. Washington defeated the Cardinals 20-15.

Washington linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (40) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back D.J. Foster (37) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) pulls in a pass as Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017.

Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams (33) carries the ball as Washington outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) chases him during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017.